The Tories’ plans are a major threat to every aspect of employment, health and safety law
‘The scrapping of record keeping means the regulations on long working hours effectively become unenforceable.’
Tony Burke
Website Tony Burke is President of the Confederation of Shipbuilding and Engineering Unions; a former assistant general secretary of Unite; Trade Union co-ordinator for the Morning Star newspaper and chair of the Campaign For Trade Union Freedom. He is a contributing editor of Left Foot Forward blogging on trade, international issues and workers’ and union rights. As well as LFF, he contributes to the Morning Star, Campaign For Trade Union Freedom website, and his own Power In A Union site.
An outline agreement between the EU and USA shows why Brexit is a failure
The UK seems well behind the curve on green industrial policy and is increasingly left standing watching on the sidelines.
What happened to all the trade agreements Brexiteers promised?
Many of the agreements are ‘continuity’ or ‘rollover’ agreements, which replicate the deals we already had previously as members of the EU.
Promised post-Brexit trade deals remain a fantasy
‘All in all, the fantasy of countries queuing up to sign trade agreements with ‘Global Britain’ and filling the gap left by Brexit remains just that – a fantasy.’
The UK automotive industry is suffering as a result of Brexit
The UK faces being stuck in the middle of a looming trade battle between the USA and the EU on subsidies for electric vehicle production
International unions vote P&O’s Peter Hebblethwaite Worst Boss In The World
‘Hebblethwaite topped the poll which included Jeff Bezos’
The Retained EU Law Bill is a disaster in the making
Trade unionists should recognise what is at risk from the Bill and its sunset clauses.
No free trade deal should be agreed with India until it protects workers’ rights
Indian unions representing 47 million workers are urging the UK to suspend negotiations with Narendra Modi’s government until it respects basic international labour standards.
Union research shows major support for shorter hours, including 4-day working week
The Institute of Employment Rights surveyed 2,400 workers in these key manufacturing sectors and found nine out of ten workers are in favour of working shorter hours including a four-day week.
A trade deal with the USA looks as elusive as ever
The Good Friday Agreement and the Northern Ireland Protocol continue to prove sticking points
